CircleCI vs GitHub Actions
CircleCI vs GitHub Actions: which to choose
Both charge from day one, but GitHub Actions starts lower at $0/mo versus $15/mo for CircleCI.
Choose CircleCI if you lean toward ci and cd; choose GitHub Actions if ci and cd matters more for your stack. All figures above are pulled from live GitHub and pricing data, not vendor marketing.
Frequently asked questions
Is CircleCI or GitHub Actions better?▾
It depends on your priorities. CircleCI has — GitHub stars and uses a freemium pricing model, while GitHub Actions has — stars and uses a freemium model. Both offer a free plan so you can try each before committing.
Is CircleCI cheaper than GitHub Actions?▾
CircleCI starts at $15/mo while GitHub Actions starts at $0/mo. CircleCI has a free plan. GitHub Actions has a free plan.
What are the main differences between CircleCI and GitHub Actions?▾
CircleCI is tagged as ci, cd, docker while GitHub Actions is tagged as ci, cd, github. CircleCI uses a freemium pricing model. GitHub Actions uses a freemium model.
Does CircleCI or GitHub Actions have a free plan?▾
Yes, both CircleCI and GitHub Actions offer a free plan.